Cat Care & Enrichment Technician

Mars; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Mars Petcare US is seeking a Pet Caretaker – Cat in Thompson's Station, TN. The role supports daily care for facility pets, facility cleaning, and enrichment activities while following study protocols.

You will record data, monitor pet health, and participate in exercise and grooming tasks. This full-time position requires lifting up to 50 lbs and availability evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• BS or MS in a biological science preferred but not required.
• Minimum 6 months of experience interacting with cats/dogs.
• Experience working in an animal facility or Veterinary Hospital is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily care unit operations to ensure pet safety and data collection.
• Record data per study protocols (consumption timing, amounts eaten, weights).
• Evaluate pet health for veterinary or enrichment needs.
• Clean pet housing quarters daily per SOPs.
• Implement environmental enrichment programs and exercise plans.
• Provide basic animal health tasks such as grooming, nails, weighing.
• Collect and evaluate feces quality.

Skills

Animal facility operations

Computer skills

Communication skills

Animal health management

Education

High school diploma or GED

BS/MS in biological science (preferred)

Job description

Mars Petcare US is seeking a Pet Caretaker – Cat in Thompson's Station, TN. The role supports daily care for facility pets, facility cleaning, and enrichment activities while following study protocols.

You will record data, monitor pet health, and participate in exercise and grooming tasks. This full-time position requires lifting up to 50 lbs and availability evenings, weekends, and holidays.